Duration: 5 hrs

Tour type: Daily 

Group size: 1 person

Languages: English

Using night vision binoculars, explore the Dubai desert at night in quest of nocturnal wildlife. Then, unwind in the desert tent of local royalty, where you may gaze at the desert sky loaded with stars while snacking on free snacks and Arabic coffee.

About this activity

•   non refundable 
•         Reserve now & pay later

Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

•         Duration 5 hours

Check availability to see starting times.

•         Live tour guide

English, Arabic, French

•         Pickup included

Pick-up from Dubai hotels. Pick-up times will vary through-out the year. In order for you to plan your day, please be prepared for pick-up between 17:30 and 18:15.

•         Small group

Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Highlights

•         Explore the Dubai desert at night
•         Avoid the heat of the day by swapping the loudness of Dubai city for the quiet of the desert
•         Take a picturesque trip in a vintage Land Rover
•         Visit a desert tent and relax beneath a canopy of stars
•         Use night vision binoculars to explore the creatures of the night

Full description

After the sun has fallen and the temperature has dropped, explore the Dubai desert. Watch the desert come alive with nocturnal creatures and gaze at a starry sky. You’ll be driven to the desert in a 1950s Land Rover. Then, after dark, explore the spectacular deserts cape with high-tech night-vision binoculars. Even during the day, animals might emerge from their hiding places to drink, forage, and play. In stark contrast to the bright lights, searing heat, and loud commotion of Dubai city center, experience the tranquil desert ambiance and pure desert air. After your nature excursion, unwind at an open-air camp owned by a local royal family. Enjoy the cool desert air while a three-course dinner and beverages are served under a blanket of stars. In addition, you will get the opportunity to sample a fragrant shisha pipe for a truly authentic Arabic experience.

Includes

•         Pick up from Dubai Hotels between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM
•         Night drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage Land Rover
•         Walk through the dunes by torchlight on a hunt for scorpions and other desert creepy crawlies
•         A 3-course dinner at an exclusive camp inside the desert retreat of the local Royal family
•         Dinner includes lentil soup, fattoush salad. Choose between Australian Angus steak, vegetarian moussaka or grilled chicken
•         Astronomy session with professional telescope
•         Highly trained conservation guide with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and natural environment of the UAE

Not suitable for

•         Pregnant women
•         Wheelchair users

Important Information to consider

What to bring

•         Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

•         Luggage or large bags

Should Know before you go

•         Hotel pickup from the urban Dubai area, in an air-conditioned vehicle (shared)
•         Due to health concerns, the wildlife drive is not recommended for pregnant guests in their third trimester
•         Long pants and closed shoes are highly recommended, as the temperature drops after sunset
•         Bathrooms facilities are available throughout the tour
•         A portion of your desert safari fee is donated to local conservation